When the Code Isn’t Neutral: Understanding Algorithmic Bias in the Digital Age
If you have ever thought your phone or computer is listening to you, then you are right. However, I often encounter assumptions during my work with students, parents, and even educators that technology remains impartial. The thought? Since computers lack emotions, they cannot possess bias. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. What Is Algorithmic Bias? AI […]
The “World-First” Ban: What Australia Just Did
On December 10, 2025, Australia rolled out a sweeping new law banning individuals under 16 from having accounts on major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, and more. The Guardian The Verge Platforms face fines of up to $49.5 million if they continue allowing under-16 accounts. Reuters The law is […]
Do Light Therapy Lamps Actually Work? Here’s What Experts Say
Seasonal depression is real and light therapy can boost your mood and health if done correctly.
This Is the No. 1 Most Stressful Job in the Country Right Now—Is It Yours?
We all think our jobs are impossible, but this profession takes stress to new heights. Literally.
OpenAI Adds Parental Oversight Tools for Teens Using ChatGPT
New parental controls for one of the most popular generative AI chatbots on the web were rolled out Monday by OpenAI. The company announced that controls for ChatGPT will be available to all users of the chatbot, allowing parents to link their account with their teen’s account and customize settings for a safe, age-appropriate experience. […]
Digital Self-Management – Teaching Children to Control Their Technology Use
Today we examine the second important Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competency following self-awareness which established digital citizenship: self-management. I have learned from clinical practice alongside my work in digital safety that children who master self-management techniques gain better control over connected world challenges. Understanding Self-Management in the Digital Context According to CASEL self-management includes effective […]
When Your Kid Becomes a Sephora Girlie — & You’re Just Trying to Keep Her Safe
It started as a wholesome mall trip — the kind of Saturday afternoon you plan as a reward after a long week of homework and soccer practices, forgotten water bottles, and third-grade social studies tests. I took my newly-9-year-old daughter and her friend to a nearby mall, expecting to browse a few stores, maybe split […]
AI in Education: Promise, Pressure, and the Federal Push
AI technologies influence education delivery throughout the United States while federal mandates create excessive stress for educational institutions. The educational field along with all other social sectors experiences transformation because of Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements. Schools implement AI to provide individualized learning tools alongside automated grading systems while using predictive analytics for education delivery and […]
How Tech is Raising Our Children Without Consent with Dr. Lisa Strohman, Psychologist & Founder, DCA
In this episode, Jamie Grant sits down with Dr. Lisa Strohman, clinical psychologist, former FBI profiler, and founder of Digital Citizen Academy, to talk about the real psychological and societal cost of unchecked technology and what it’s going to take to reverse course. https://youtu.be/5ZKZGTnwicc?si=Wv_S77YxXZhShZic
Mark Arum vs. The Gen Z Stare
Mark Arum, WSB Radio host of The Mark Arum Show, finally uncovers why his Gen Z colleagues ignore his morning greetings during a conversation with Dr. Lisa Strohman about the infamous Gen Z stare. https://digitalcitizenacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MarkArum_DrStrohman_072325.mp3